$1,050,000
SOLD JUL 5, 2016

225 S Berkley Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,200 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

Luxury Living in a walk to everything location! This custom McGovern built home offers the finest design, craftsmanship and amenities. Its welcoming interior boasts all hardwood flooring on 1st & 2nd floors, rare finished 3rd floor with a full bath. Volume ceilings, built-ins, approximately 5300 square feet of finished elegant living space. It will exceed your expectations. Delivery date mid May.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Howarth

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142903 Listed on: 03/23/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Duong Kim

Compass License #471005863

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,930

Year Built

  • 2016

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,930

Year Built

2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: NEW Under Construction
  • New Construction: Y
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2016
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2016

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Great Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 29X17, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4200
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
  • Acreage: 0.1633

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54 X 131
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0602312010

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6362

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Meyers Jessica M and Meyer Carter
Bought by
Jessica M Meyer Revocable Living Trust and Carter J Meyer Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,578,910

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2023
Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Dauten Amanda Porter
Bought by
Meyer Carter and Klimes Jessica
Seller's Agent
Kevin Layton
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Layton
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,369,900
Sold Price
$1,355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-1.09%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Fisher Benjamin O and Fisher Trisha E
Bought by
Dauten Amanda Porter
Seller's Agent
Amy Duong Kim
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Layton
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,299,500
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,500
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 29, 2016
Sold by
Mcgovern Builders Inc
Bought by
Fisher Benjamin O and Fisher Trisha E
Seller's Agent
Diane Howarth
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Duong Kim
Compass
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Cook Megan A
Bought by
Mcgovern Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2014
Sold by
Cook Megan A and Cook Joseph R
Bought by
Cook Megan A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Mostardi Lucy
Bought by
Cook Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,900
Interest Rate
7.18%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,355,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 Citywide Title
Warranty Deed $1,050,000 First American Title Company
Warranty Deed $330,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $224,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $355,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $840,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $759,000 Construction
Previous Owner $205,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $137,064 Unknown
Previous Owner $178,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $1,355,000 -1.1% $314 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2023 03/14/23 For Sale $1,369,900 +9.6% $318 / Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $1,250,000 -3.8% $290 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 For Sale $1,299,500 +23.8% $301 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $250 / Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2016 03/23/16 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $24,930 $418,640 $76,820 $341,820
2022 $24,039 $402,430 $73,860 $328,570
2021 $23,455 $392,420 $72,020 $320,400
2020 $22,559 $383,820 $70,440 $313,380
2019 $22,108 $364,920 $66,970 $297,950
2018 $22,296 $365,900 $63,380 $302,520
2017 $21,834 $348,680 $60,400 $288,280
2016 $15,759 $56,900 $56,900 $0
2015 $5,700 $86,530 $53,010 $33,520
2014 $6,362 $88,560 $42,080 $46,480
2013 $6,295 $89,800 $42,670 $47,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09173622

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-02-312-010